What's On at UWA

Join renowned Western Australian artist Julie Dowling and Lee Kinsella, curator of Julie Dowling: Family and Friends, as they talk about Julie's auto-ethnographic approach to portraiture and the stories that resonate behind the works in the exhibition. Free event.

Passions for Learning and of the Unreasonably Learned in the Eighteenth Century

The Dutch physician and Latin poet, Gerard Nicolaas Heerkens (1728-1801), published in Groningen in 1790 an expanded edition of his Latin didactic poem on ‘the health of men of letters’ (‘De valetudine literatorum’), which he originally composed as a medical student in Paris some forty years earlier and published in 1749. Heerkens’ work belongs to a long tradition of humanist theorising and worrying about the occupational safety of the learned. In the years between the first and second editions, Samuel Auguste André David Tissot (1728–1797), Lausanne physician, professor, and public health advocate (best known to posterity for his writings on migraine and masturbation) had also published a Latin academic oration on ‘the health of men of letters’. Heerkens does not neglect to assert the priority of his own ‘De valetudine literatorum’. It must have been galling for Heerkens to see that Tissot’s oration stigmatised as pathological precisely the sort of life of learning -- and life-long learning! -- in which Heerkens himself was engaged. In my lecture I shall review his Heerkens’ rather testy engagement with Tissot, his defence of the passion for learning, and advice to the learned on moderating their passions. Were scholars and scientists inherently unreasonable?

About the Speaker

Yasmin Haskell is Cassamarca Foundation Chair in Latin Humanism at the University of Western Australia and a Chief Investigator in the ARC Centre for the History of Emotions 1100-1800. She has published on neo-Latin literature, the early modern Society of Jesus, and the history of psychiatry. In the Centre for the History of Emotions she is co-ordinating projects on ‘Jesuit Emotions’ and ‘Passions for Learning’. Her most recent (edited) book, 'Diseases of the Imagination and Imaginary Disease in the Early Modern Period’, is published by Brepols.

Free parking is available via Entrance 1, Car Park No. 3

If glass door is unmanned, please enter via spiral staircase to 1st floor, then go downstairs to the ground floor meeting room.

Members: Free, Non Members $5 donation

Nonlinear internal waves (NLIWs) travel long distances from their deep water generation sites in lakes and oceans, ultimately breaking where they shoal upon sloping topography. NLIW breaking leads to localized turbulent mixing and sediment resuspension, which influence biogeochemical cycles, and it remains desirable to include these effects in Reynolds-averaged water management models. However, NLIWs are nonhydrostatic features that are below feasible model grid-scales and their direct simulation remains difficult.

This presentation provides an overview of recent process-based research designed to unravel NLIW dynamics. High-resolution two-dimensional direct numerical simulations are applied to model idealized NLIW shoaling and resuspension over no-slip boundaries, while massively parallel three-dimensional Reynolds-averaged simulations reveal NLIW-topography interaction in real systems.

Results from this research show that NLIW propagation is fundamentally three-dimensional and breaking dynamics are strongly dependent upon the no-slip boundary condition.These findings make it unlikely that NLIWs will soon be included in Reynolds-averaged management models.

PS* This seminar is free and open to the public & no RSVP required.

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Tarsh Bates is a PhD candidate at SymbioticA. During this seminar she will present her proposal for her PhD research in which she will describe her intention to explore the complexities and contradictions of human relationships with two non-vertebrate organisms, bees and the single-celled yeast, Candida albicans. Bees and candida are of particular interest as they are both domesticated organisms, requiring care, and are intimately connected to our well-being, yet can pose some threat to that well-being. Recent critical theory has investigated the nature of relationships between humans and other animals. However, the vast majority of this research ignores encounters with non-vertebrate species, particularly those with which we live intimately or have domesticated. Non-vertebrates such as insects, fungi and bacteria are by far the most prevalent organisms which humans encounter, yet these creatures are often disregarded; unlike mammals and other vertebrates, they are difficult to recognise as kin as they do not look back at us. Nevertheless these organisms are critical to biocultural diversity and environmental survival.

Tarsh’s PhD research follows on from her recent Master’s project, in vitero, which involved her living with and taking care of eight scientific model organisms for a period of seven months in a laboratory and public art gallery. Like this project, her PhD research will be undertaken through critical artistic inquiry, combining theoretical and philosophical inquiries with aesthetic and phenomenological research. Tarsh’s current project aims to extend the notion of alterity, which philosopher Emmanuel Lévinas described as a phenomenological mode of negotiating Self and Other, from strictly human relations into those between humans and non-humans. Tarsh hopes to facilitate understandings of human encounters with non-vertebrate, non-human Others through artistic explorations and conscious self-experimentation with bees and candida.

Feedback on the presentation is encouraged and welcomed.

In collaboration with The University Club of Western Australia, The School of Music proudly presents Brass Royalty and World Artists Robert and David Childs. Joined on stage by Perth’s own Royal Agricultural Society Brass Band of WA, these world-renowned Euphonium players are both in high demand across the world.

Robert Childs is a leading figure in the world of brass music. For over thirty years he has performed at the highest level giving solo performances in many of the world’s most prestigious venues. He is now the Musical Director of The Cory Band.

David Childs has emerged as one of the finest brass soloists in the world today. Since winning the brass final of the BBC Young Musician of the Year in 2000, he has not ceased to wow audiences with his astonishing technique, extrovert musicality and engaging stage presence.

Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to see father and son together in performance.

For bookings please contact the University Club of Western Australia: Telephone 6488 8770 (Monday - Friday 9.00am - 8.00pm)

Price (includes canapé reception) Standard $65 Friends of UWA School of Music $60 The University Club of Western Australia Member $60

A public lecture by Professor Carlos M. Duarte, Director, The UWA Oceans Institute.

In this lecture, Professor Duarte will develop a case for the existence of a long relationship, at the deepest possible level, between humans and the ocean and submit that the depth of this relationship can be best understood as a close evolutionary connection between humans and the ocean.

This lecture is part of the ‘Ocean Solutions for Humanity’s Grand Challenges’ lecture series, presented by UWA’s Institute of Advanced Studies and The UWA Oceans Institute. This series of lectures will explore the ways in which safe and sustainable uses of our oceans can open a pathway of wealth and well-being through what is, in effect, our last frontier.

Cost: Free, RSVP your attendance to [email protected].

Join Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and author of the Sportswriter trilogy, Richard Ford over lunch as he discusses his latest work, Canada. In Canada, Ford has created a masterpiece. A visionary novel of vast landscapes, complex identities and fragile humanity. It questions the fine line between the normal and the extraordinary, and the moments that haunt our settled view of the world.

$79 per ticket - price includes a two–course lunch at the University Club, UWA. Beer wine and soft drinks included. Books will be available for sale. Places are strictly limited so please book early.

“One of the true works of art of our benighted era” John Banville, Irish Times on The Lay of the Land

“My great book of the year ... so wonderfully written in every breath of every sentence” Hermione Lee, Guardian

“A massive, ruminative, poignant and cathartic novel ... it is a masterly account of a modulating adult life. Ford's canvas is huge, but his wealth of subtle detail remains astonishingly vivid” Independent on Sunday

“Wistful, bittersweet and often very funny ... seems to locate all the quiet despairs and hopes of the human condition with exquisite precision” Daily Telegraph

THINGS TO KNOW Seating for this event will be in tables of ten. To ensure you are seated together you must book together. Parking restrictions apply. There is paid visitor parking at the Club and on Hackett Drive.

The size and complexity of exploration, development and production of oil and gas lends itself to numerous opportunities for environmental engineers to influence engineering design in order to minimise the impact on the environment. This presentation will discuss the lifecycle of a typical oil and gas development and discuss the potential environmental risks and the role of environmental engineers in influencing engineering design to ensure these risks are managed and/or mitigated.

Bio

During this time at UWA, Geoff Wake completed undergraduate degrees in Science and Environmental Engineering as well as PhD in the field of Geophysical Fluid Dynamics.

Following completion of post graduate studies in 2004, he worked as a Research Associate on a range of industry focussed projects until joining Woodside in 2007. Since that time he has worked in a number of large onshore and offshore oil and gas projects and presently holds the position of Lead Environmental Engineer for the Browse Downstream Project.



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Join us in an afternoon of information and debate about one of agriculture's hottest current topics: Prominent industry leaders will discuss foreign ownership of Australian agricultural land and agri-business, its challenges, opportunities and its potential impacts on farming families and agricultural industries. For program details and speakers click on the link below.

The Prospective Students Office is providing a guided walking tour of UWA's Crawley Campus in the July School Holidays (19 July 2012).

These tours are for prospective students who would like to find out more about studying at UWA whilst taking in the beautiful gardens and buildings at the Crawley campus.

The tour will include a stop at the Admissions Centre & Prospective Students Office, where you will be able to collect information and course brochures, and find out more about what life is like for our students.

Parents are also welcome to attend.

Tours run for approximately one hour and are available at various times throughout the year after business hours, in the school holidays, and on public holidays, so there is bound to be a time that suits you and your family!

Abstract:

Professor Jeff French will review new insights emerging from behavioural economics and social psychology and the tactical implications for delivering more effective social programmes. The presentation will cover a number of approaches, including the use of framing, priming, salience, fear of loss and social norming.

The Presenter:

Professor Jeff French is the Chief Executive of UK based Strategic Social Marketing Ltd.  He has extensive experience of developing leading and evaluating behaviour change projects, social marketing programmes and the development of social communication strategies at international, national, regional and local level.  He has published over 90 chapters, articles and books in the fields of behaviour change, social marketing, community development, health promotion and social communication. Professor French has over 35 years' experience at the interface between governments, public, private and the NGO sector, with a broad practical understanding of national and international health and social development issues and how they can be tackled and evaluated. He is a visiting professor at Brunel University and Brighton University and a Fellow at Kings College University London. For more information: http://strategic-social-marketing.vpweb.co.uk/Prof--Jeff-French.html

This talk will present the theories and curatorial decisions behind a recent exhibition by Donna Franklin as a part of her PhD research at Edith Cowan University. The exhibition included works of local, national, and international interdisciplinary artists. The artworks selected for the exhibition will be discussed in relation to Franklin’s interest in the communicative role the arts plays: In particular as a site of interrogation into aspects of “systemic colonisation” and the “life world” concerning future cultural engagement with non-human life (Habermas, 1970). Creatures of the Future Garden as an exhibition aimed to engender the development of gallery spaces that facilitate multiple uses: As a site of conservation, wilderness and education (Gessert). Franklin is seeking audience opinion regarding the exhibition and workshop presentations with the intention of generating further interest in animal welfare, the environment, science and arts, in as many diverse contexts as possible. This puts into practice Franklin’s passion for generating real-time experiences with non-human life, and hands-on education, as strategies to explore the natural world and examine biotech futures. Exhibiting Artists: Dr Trish Adams, Tarsh Bates, Donna Franklin, George Gessert, Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg, Kirsten Hudson, Svenja Kratz, Angela Singer, The Made Generation: Gary & Susie Cass, Jesse Brown, Nicholas Lozanovski, Sasha Whittle.

Franklin is currently a PhD candidate (Philosophy) and academic in Cultural History and Theory at The School of Communication and Contemporary Arts, Edith Cowan University. Her various research projects investigate the role art/science collaboration has in generating public awareness and debate raised by developing biotechnologies or investigates ecology environment. She has a particular interest in creating artworks that explore an engagement with the non-human, such as fungi, plants and animals. During her Master of Arts, she was awarded an artist residency at SymbioticA: Centre for Excellence in Biological Arts, UWA. She has collaborated with scientists and artists to produce artworks and conduct art/science workshops for festivals, galleries and schools. Selected exhibitions include: Animals People: A shared environment POP Gallery Brisbane 2011, Signs of Change Form Gallery 2010, SuperHuman RMIT Melbourne 2009, Biotech revisited EAF 2008, Skin to Skin FAC08. Techno Threads Science Gallery Dublin 2008, ARS Electronica Festival 07, Mycologia Mundaring Arts Centre 2007, Second Skin ENTRY06 Vitra Design Museum Germany and Taiwan 2007, BEAPworks06 Australia, Hatched 05 PICA, BEAP04.

The cost of this event is $35 per person which includes drinks and canapes. To register please RSVP by Wednesday 11 July 2012 to [email protected]

Friends of the Earth Science Museum, Friends of the Festival, Friends of the Grounds, Friends of the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery, Friends of the Winthrop Singers, Friends of UWA Albany, Friends of UWA Library, Friends of UWA Music, Graduate Dramatic Society, UWA Choral Society & UWA Historical Society.

Thinking of excelling in the New HSK test? Then enrolling in these training courses will enhance your chances!

The New HSK test is China’s officially recognised language proficiency test. All HSK results are internationally recognised as proof of Chinese language proficiency, and it is popular for non-native Chinese speakers to take the test sometime during their language study. The New HSK test is offered at several different levels, namely Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 so a student may take the test as a beginner or as a proficient speaker.

These training courses have been developed by the Chinese language staff at the Confucius Institute to familiarise students with the New HSK content, practice test taking skills and offer study guidance.

A public lecture by Michael Collins, Emeritus Professor, School of Ocean and Earth Science, University of Southampton.

Michael Collins is Ikerbasque Fellow at the Plentzia Marine Station (PIE), the University of the Basque Country(UPV/EHU), Spain and Emeritus Professor in the School of Ocean and Earth Science at the University of Southampton, UK.

Professor Collins is a fellow of the Geological Society of London, and is a consultant to many national and international organisations and industrial concerns. He is currently a Gledden Visiting Senior Fellow at UWA.

Cost: Free. RSVP to [email protected]

The 3MT competition challenges research students to give a dynamic and engaging presentation about their research and its significance in a way that can be understood by everybody. The audience will select the "People's Choice" winner.

Prospective students are invited to attend one of our info sessions to learn more about how to achieve an engineering career with UWA. These sessions will explain course details, career opportunities, prerequisite subjects and how to apply, as well as providing the opportunity for attendees to ask questions and meet Faculty staff.

Whether you're coming to the end of your time at high school and are considering your university study options, or you already have an undergraduate degree and are looking to re-skill or complete postgraduate study, our 'Becoming an Engineer with UWA' information sessions will provide you with the information you need to get your career in engineering headed in the right direction.

If you can't make it to this session, further sessions will be held in October and November.

Please visit the website for more information and to register your attendance.

The Annual Lecture is the highlight of the year for the UWA Historical Society and Convocation and we are delighted to welcome Winthrop Professor Cheryl Praeger to the podium to reflect upon her years on Campus and subsequent experiences and achievements.

Mathematician Cheryl Praeger has served the University of Western Australia as Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, and Professor since 1976. She leads a flourishing research group in pure mathematics and is in the top one per cent of highly cited mathematicians in the world.

Attendance is free.

Join James of Talijancich Wines for a special tasting sensation. Discover the differences among liqueurs aged for one year to 45 years old, comparing Talijancich’s famous muscat, a liqueur shiraz and the Pedro Ximenes liqueur. Learn the wines’ histories, watch how James blends, try blending yourself, and have a taste and a chat. $89, bookings essential.

Nine German Arias - Hymns to Nature by George Frideric Handel

Sung by Sara Macliver, Soprano

Accompanied by Paul Wright, violin; Noeleen Wright, cello; Andrew Tait, violone; Stewart Smith, harpsichord and chamber organ. Wednesday 25 July 7.30pm Government House Ballroom Tickets: $60/$50 conc/$20 student To Book: UWA extension / 08 6488 2433 / http://tiny.cc/NineGermanArias